Tuesday, December 07, 2010

Americans For Prosperity - Michigan

Americans For Prosperity is the nations' premier public advocate for fiscal responsibility, government transparency and economic growth. Learn more about AFP nationally at www.AmericansForProsperity.org and www.MichiganAFP.com

Seeking qualified candidates for Spring, Summer, Fall for our Associate Program. Associates make immediate contributions at the state and national level.

Duties include: develop and implement the overall communications strategy of AFP-Michigan. Establish and cultivate relationships with reporters, bloggers, key influencers. Formulate, draft, edit and pitch various forms of communication via email, facebook, twitter, radio, tv. Depending on an strengths and interests responsibilities may include event coordination, issue research, direct mail, web design and fund-raising. Must work closely with our Washington DC media and marketing team with travel to DC as necessary.

Public transportation and mileage reimbursement, stipends availble.

For more information contact:
Jake Davison
222 W. Genesee St.
Lansing, MI 48933
517 285-9659
jdavison@afphq.org

Global Mentors

Global Mentors is looking for an intern, who is majoring either in Communication/Advertising/Journalism/Marketing.

The position is half-time, and is paid according to the experience and education of the intern. S/he shall be responsible developing media content, assisting in organizing public events. Here is the blurb for 'communication intern's' position:

*Excellent written and verbal communications skills, previous experience developing written materials
*Ability to develop strong working relationships with management and external resources
*Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex information
*Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries
*Ability to develop, manage and deliver complex project plans, often under tight deadlines
*Excellent interpersonal skills including the confidence and ability to work effectively at all levels of the Company Strong leadership and teambuilding skills
* Ability to plan, organize, and run an event in a team.
* The duration of the internship is 3 months, open from 1st Dec, 2010.

Vishwajeet Kumar Singh
kumar2786@hotmail.com

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

HOMTV

HOMTV is currently accepting applications for Spring Semester internships in television reporting, production and promotion. Visit www.homtv.net for more information and to submit an application. The application deadline is Friday, November 5. Additional questions may be addressed to dumont@meridian.mi.us. HOMTV is a nationally recognized government access cable television station with over 400 alumni members, several of them working in the television, film, and marketing industry today.

Brian Dumont
Senior Production Manager
Internship Coordinator
HOMTV
517-349-1232

Stratacomm

Stratacomm, a full-service strategic communications firm is searching for strong candidates for a full time, paid internship this winter/spring in the Bloomfield office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate PR/communications student to broaden their traditional and digital expertise while contributing to a dynamic team.

Candidate should be studying public relations, journalism or a communications-related field and be a senior or a recent college graduate. Candidate should have solid writing and research experience, as well as experience using various forms of digital media in order to assist colleagues with daily account activities.

Qualifications:
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with multiple forms of digital media, including websites, blogs, multimedia applications, and custom features for social networking sites (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, You Tube, etc.).
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to juggle multiple tasks along with excellent time management skills
Understanding of how various communications disciplines intersect (public relations, advertising, marketing)
Creative thinking and analytical problem solving skills

Job responsibilities may include:
Contribute strategies, tactics and creative ideas to client accounts
Write client materials (e.g. press releases, advisories, articles)
Build media lists and pitch media
Execute social media/networking campaigns and blogger outreach
Conduct research and prepare daily news summaries
Participate in account group brainstorms, strategy and creative sessions, contributing digital / interactive / new media ideas
Coordinate event logistics
Stay abreast of the latest and upcoming trends in digital communications

For more information about Stratacomm, visit us at www.stratacomm.net. Interested candidates should e-mail a resume and cover letter to Rita Sitto at rsitto@stratacomm.net. No phone calls, please.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

MSUFCU INTERNSHIP

https://www.msufcu.org/studentsite/internapp.php


MSUFCU has an opening for a student intern for their Financial 4.0 website. We'll select 1 MSU student to represent the credit union online via blog posts, Flickr photos, YouTube videos, and more. You'll work with credit union employees on marketing & financial education efforts on campus and online...and receive college credit at the same time (based on your degree granting program's criteria)!

During the length of your internship, you will receive:
- a Macbook
- a digital video recorder
- a digital camera
- a bi-weekly paycheck...that's right, it's a paid internship!
(all returned at the completion of your internship)

What we're expecting from you, the applicant, is a fresh look at campus life. How do you make the most of college living while on a limited budget? Do you have your mind set to leave college with no debt? Have you worked out a plan to deal with the amount of debt you have acculumated? Show us your personality and unique (financial) point of view!

General Motors Communications Internship Program (Summer 2011)

1. General Motors Communications Internship Program (Summer 2011)

Follow @gmblogs, @maryhenige, @OnStarDiva, @adamdenison, @jenecclestone, @lesleyhettinger, @annalisabluhm, @carolynmarkey, @susanlittell, and use #GMintern

For more than two decades, General Motors has hired bright student communications leaders for its rigorous internship program. Many of these former interns are now members of the GM team, including several of our senior communications leaders.

Each summer we provide our interns incredibly meaty assignments that include accountability, an opportunity to learn and contribute at a global company, and travel. In addition to an outstanding salary, we cover your housing expenses. It’s not just an internship . . . it’s a way to launch your career!

We have three internship opportunities for summer 2011, all based in Detroit. Applicants should have completed their sophomore year, held at least one internship, and have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale – no exceptions. Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome. Candidates should still be classified as active students during the internship and should have the right to work in the U.S
.

Cover letter and resumes may be sent to Adam Denison at adam.denison@gm.com(2007 intern). Please include your GPA and anticipated graduation date. Descriptions for the 2010 internships follow. Actual internship positions for next summer may vary based on the needs of the GM Communications team.

To learn more, read “Cruzin’ with Ann,” a six-part blog series, from this year’s Chevrolet intern http://bit.ly/8ZubkJ, and view “Patrick Hernandez: Learning in the Fast Lane” http://bit.ly/bYVL5i, for his perspective about his fast-paced social media internship.
Specific skills preferred

o Exceptional writing ability and attention to detail
o Strong team player
o Energetic and self directed
o Highly organized and ability to multi-task
o Creativity – willingness to bring new ideas to your assignment
o Can quickly adapt to changes
o Works well under deadline pressure
o Social web experience and understanding
o Language skills are a plus

Chevrolet Communications

Assist the divisional communications team with various activities that promote key vehicles and support launch events (Cruze in ’10). Duties include writing news releases; assisting with the 2011 communications strategy for brands; building awareness and consideration with key audiences, including the youth market (18-25); and participating in brainstorming and execution.

o Support vehicle launch planning and related media activities
o Media outreach to support brand activities
o Assist with various conference sponsorship activities
o Media materials development
o Social web engagement activities including the @Chevrolet related Twitter accounts and Facebook pages http://www.facebook.com/chevrolet
o Write posts for various Chevrolet and GM blogs


Social Media Communications

Assist corporate social media team with consumer and influencer outreach through GM’s social web channels. Play key role as member of social media team, especially as it relates to college students. Provide assistance to GM News Operations with various news announcements and events.

o Creatively tell GM’s “stories” through its social web channels
o Engage with consumers via social media especially through the @gmblogs Twitter and General Motors Facebook http://www.facebook.com/generalmotorsaccounts
o Help facilitate GM or divisional brand (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac) Tweet-Ups
o Write FastLane blog posts http://fastlane.gmblogs.com/
o Participate in social media conference sponsorship activities
o Write and coordinate “Faces of GM” http://www.facesofgm.com/blog posts
o Write releases or other content for media site http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/news.html
o Assist with key vehicle launch and grassroots activities
o Counsel GM’s HR recruiting leaders regarding social engagement


Grassroots Communications

Help plan local grassroots events with our regional communications teams. Assist with speaking opportunities, Plant City Tours, VIP Influencer Tours, and traditional and social media outreach.

o Participate in event planning from concept to execution
o Develop appropriate media lists and pitch
o Write executive remarks, introductions and other documents as needed for events
o Ensure each event meets measurement criteria
o Site visits and preparation for event support
o Work with regional communications teams
o Write posts for various GM and divisional blogs
o Use GM and divisional social media channels to promote local/regional activities

Cliff Bell’s in Downtown Detroit Announces Internship Opportunity

For Immediate Release Contact: Ashleigh Laabs
October 6, 2010 Director of Marketing
ashleigh@cliffbells.com
(989) 780-4090

Cliff Bell’s in Downtown Detroit Announces Internship Opportunity

Detroit – Need an internship? Are you interested in marketing or audio engineering? Are you energetic, organized, professional and hardworking? Cliff Bell’s in downtown Detroit has an opportunity for you. Become a part of the Cliff Bell’s internship program and gain hands-on experience in marketing or audio engineering.

Cliff Bell’s is one of the oldest jazz clubs in Detroit's historic entertainment district. Join the Cliff Bell’s internship program and become a piece of the history. Network with world-class jazz artists, local and national media, and create partnerships with local companies and organizations. Your creativity is free to explore opportunities and new ideas at Cliff Bell’s. So come on, what are you waiting for? Apply today!

Interested applicants for marketing should send resume and cover letter to: Ashleigh Laabs, ashleigh@cliffbells.com, Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park Ave., Detroit, MI 48226 by 5:00 p.m. on October 18, 2010. Selected candidates will be chosen to interview during the we¬¬¬¬ek of November 15-19.

Interested applicants for audio engineering should send resume and cover letter to: Phil Salatrik, phil@cliffbells.com, Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park Ave., Detroit, MI 48226 by 5:00 p.m. on October 18, 2010. Selected candidates will be chosen to interview.

Cliff Bell’s is located at 2030 Park Ave. Detroit, MI 48226.

Cliff Bell’s Hours: Tuesday through Friday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (brunch) 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. (dinner). Cliff Bell’s happy hour is Tuesday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. To view the current menus, please visit www.cliffbells.com.

Check us out on Facebook and Twitter for upcoming events and promotions. People on Yelp! love us too.
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Audio Engineer and Entertainment Booking Internship Job Description

Audio Engineer and Entertainment Booking Internship Job Description

Job Title: Assistant to the Entertainment Director - Member of the Cliff Bell’s Street Team

Business: Cliff Bell’s
Location: 2030 Park Ave., Detroit MI 48226
Stipend: Unpaid Internship
Dates of Positions: Flexible
Time Commitment: 2 months minimum – 6 months maximum; Minimum of 3 hours per week – maximum of 8 hours per week

Business Description: Cliff Bell’s is one of the oldest jazz clubs in the heart of Detroit's historic entertainment district featuring a lavish art-deco interior, classic drinks, great food and musicians playing in the club throughout the week. Cliff Bell’s mission is to provide its guests with good food, good drinks, good entertainment, and a good atmosphere. Our work philosophy is to bring our guests the finest evening available.

Summary of Position: Cliff Bell’s seeks an intern to assist the entertainment and audio department in day-to-day activities. This internship would provide the intern with valuable, real-world experience, audio field experience as well as providing the entertainment and audio staff with additional support. The intern will work closely with the marketing department including other interns.

Supervision: Reports directly to the Entertainment Director

Duties and Responsibilities
• Assists with website event calendar management
• Actively participate as a member of the Cliff Bell’s street team
• Assists with scheduling of entertainment acts for a world-class jazz club
• Learn how to deal with promoters
• Network with and research about jazz artists
• Learn how to write and sign contracts for venues
• Assist with live audio mixing
• Carry out stage plot, setup and breakdown
• Learn about system maintenance and troubleshooting
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits
• Develop booking, organizational, audio, troubleshooting and time management skills
• Increase knowledge of computer skills and technology
• College credit, if appropriate
• Letters of recommendation provided upon successful completion of the internship

Qualifications/Skills:
• A positive attitude
• Well-developed organization skills with a solid orientation to detail
• A self-starter with a strong desire to learn
• Effective project management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent communication skills
• Initiative, drive, common sense, creative flair and flexibility

Physical Effort: The position involves some physical exertion when setting up for a performance. Walking and lifting may be required on specific occasions.

Work Environment: Primarily work in the office.

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Phil Salatrik, Entertainment Director
Cliff Bell’s
2030 Park Ave., Detroit, MI 48226
or e-mail: phil@cliffbells.com
E-mail preferred.

Rolling Deadlines:
Winter/Spring Internships
Time-span and weekly workload of the internship is negotiable and flexible.

Marketing/Public Relations/Event Planning Internship Job Description

Marketing/Public Relations/Event Planning Internship Job Description

Job Title: Assistant to the Director of Marketing & Private Event Coordinator -
Member of the Cliff Bell’s Street Team

Business: Cliff Bell’s
Location: 2030 Park Ave., Detroit MI 48226
Stipend: Unpaid Internship
Dates of Positions: Flexible
Time Commitment: 2 months minimum – 6 months maximum; Minimum of 3 hours per week – maximum of 8 hours per week

Business Description: Cliff Bell’s is one of the oldest jazz clubs in the heart of Detroit's historic entertainment district featuring a lavish art-deco interior, classic drinks, great food and musicians playing in the club throughout the week. Cliff Bell’s mission is to provide its guests with good food, good drinks, good entertainment, and a good atmosphere. Our work philosophy is to bring our guests the finest evening available.

Summary of Position: Cliff Bell’s seeks an intern to assist the Marketing department in day-to-day activities. This internship would give the intern valuable, real-world experience, as well as providing the marketing staff with additional support. The intern will work closely with the entertainment and sound departments including other interns.

Supervision: Reports directly to the Director of Marketing

Duties and Responsibilities
• Assists with events and sponsorship development
• Actively participate as a member of the Cliff Bell’s street team
• Learn how to apply marketing skills and tactics
• Learn marketing tracking techniques
• Understand and assist in the execution of event planning for clients/guests
• Become familiar with graphic design software programs
• Draft basic public relations materials including news releases, media alerts, fact sheets, status reports and other materials as directed
• Carries out special and media event planning activities and arrangements as outlined by the director of marketing
• Assists with the development and updating of media lists and other databases
• Assists with the management of outside vendors to successfully complete outside work, including, but not limited to printing of materials, etc.
• Assists with the management of newspaper and periodical inventories
• Assist in updating website material
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits
• Develop planning, organizational and time management skills
• Increase knowledge of computer skills and technology
• Manage a budget along with the director of marketing and help to move the marketing department to a neutral cost burden within the business
• College credit, if appropriate
• Letters of recommendation provided upon successful completion of the internship

Qualifications/Skills:
• A positive attitude
• Well-developed organization skills with a solid orientation to detail
• A self-starter with a strong desire to learn
• Effective project management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent communication skills
• Initiative, drive, common sense, creative flair and flexibility
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to undertake basic public relations writing assignments
• Knowledge of Adobe creative quite products, Corel or other graphic design programs is a plus, but not required
• Academic or hands-on experience with event planning/public relations/marketing
• Knowledge of php, html or other web coding languages is a plus, but not required
• Access to a laptop is preferred

Physical Effort: The position involves minimal physical exertion, except when assisting the production of a special event or promotion. Walking and lifting may be required on specific occasions.

Work Environment: Primarily work in the office and outside of the office via meetings.

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Ashleigh Laabs, Director of Marketing/Private Event Coordinator
Cliff Bell’s
2030 Park Ave., Detroit, MI 48226
or e-mail: ashleigh@cliffbells.com
E-mail preferred.

Rolling Deadlines:
Winter/Spring Internships
Time-span and weekly workload of the internship is negotiable and flexible.

DETROIT ZOO

Detroit Zoo Seeks PR Interns for a “Wild” Winter

Want to mingle with the macaronis and pal with the polar bears while learning valuable PR and communications skills? Then the Detroit Zoo has the internship for you!
The Detroit Zoo is seeking enthusiastic student interns for the winter semester who are in their junior or senior year and studying Public Relations, Communications or related fields. Interns will be responsible for researching and drafting press releases, talking points, newsletter profiles and other PR-related copy; scheduling and coordinating media interviews; escorting media through the Zoo during video/photo shoots; assisting with commercial and motion picture film shoots and special events; and performing other PR-related assignments.
Interns will work closely with the Communications Director and other interns while learning valuable skills needed in the Public Relations workforce. Excellent writing and public speaking skills are a plus.
The duration of the internship is early January through early May; 24 hours per week. This is a non-paid internship, and it is mandatory that students receive course credit.
The Detroit Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in the workforce. The Society performs background checks and pre-employment substance-abuse screening and maintains a drug-free workplace.

The deadline for all resumes is November 12, 2010.

Send resumes to: Patricia Janeway, Communications Director, at
pjaneway@dzs.org, with a cc. to PR1@dzs.org.

Please put “Winter PR Internship” in the Subject line.

Wednesday, October 06, 2010

MEDIA INTERN

Looking for a media internship? Consider the St. Petersburg Times

Apply for Summer 2011 positions NOW!

NEW DEADLINE --- November 1.

The St. Petersburg Times' internship program introduces college students to careers in media. Interns work in departments throughout the company, gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Who Should Apply?
Sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students interested in careers in media especially, news/information. Applicants should have experience at a college publication and at least one professional internship. Applicants also should have access to reliable transportation for the summer.

Contact: Nancy Waclawek, internship coordinator, 727-893-8780 or waclawek@sptimes.com.

Students hired for Times internships are eligible to apply for Intern Scholarships offered through the St. Petersburg Times Fund. The scholarships are worth $3,500 for returning full-time undergraduates and $1,500 for returning fulltime graduate students. (Applications will be made available to interns during their summer experience at the Times.)

Attention Students at HBCU's ...
The Peterman Scholarship targets sophomores and juniors at historically black colleges and universities with a paid-internship and a scholarship worth $6,000. Applicants must apply for BOTH the Peterman Reporting internship and for the Peterman Scholarship (information and application located on the Scholarships page on the St. Petersburg Times Fund site). Deadline for both is Nov. 1. Click the link below for the job decription for the Peterman Reporting Internship. Go to www.tampabay.com/scholarships for information about the Peterman Scholarship.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Stratacomm

Stratacomm, a full-service strategic communications firm is searching for strong candidates for a paid internship this fall in the Bloomfield office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate PR/communications student to broaden their traditional and digital expertise while contributing to a dynamic team.

Candidate should be studying public relations, journalism or a communications-related field and be a senior or a recent college graduate. Candidate should have solid writing and research experience, as well as experience using various forms of digital media in order to assist colleagues with daily account activities.

Qualifications:
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with and experience using multiple forms of digital media, including websites, blogs, multimedia applications, and custom features for social networking sites (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, You Tube, etc.).
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to juggle multiple tasks along with excellent time management skills
Understanding of how various communications disciplines intersect (public relations, advertising, marketing)
Creative thinking and analytical problem solving skills

Job responsibilities may include:
Contribute strategies, tactics and creative ideas to client accounts
Write client materials (e.g. press releases, advisories, articles)
Build media lists and pitch media
Execute social media/networking campaigns and blogger outreach
Conduct research and prepare daily news summaries
Participate in account group brainstorms, strategy and creative sessions, contributing digital / interactive / new media ideas
Coordinate event logistics
Stay abreast of the latest and upcoming trends in digital communications


For more information about Stratacomm, visit us at www.stratacomm.net. Interested candidates should e-mail a resume and cover letter to Rita Sitto at rsitto@stratacomm.net. No phone calls, please.

Monday, September 06, 2010

UAW Public Relations and Publications Department Intern Writer

UAW Public Relations and Publications Department

Intern Writer

The United Autoworkers Union (UAW) is seeking an intern with versatile writing skills and who is comfortable working on a deadline in various styles and mediums. Strong writing skills and a commitment to social and economic justice are essential for this position. Internships are for a six month period with a possible six-month extension.

Primary responsibility include:
• Writing for the UAW’s award-winning membership magazine Solidarity, and online website, uaw.org
• Developing strategic campaign material and assisting in speech writing
• Contributing to other online media social networks and union publications

Qualifications:
• Experience with electronic communications and strategy are desired
• Advanced computer skills are required
• Knowledge of InDesign is helpful but not required

Interns are covered by the union contract with the Newspaper Guild/Communications Workers of America, Local 34022.

Excellent pay and benefits.

Please send resume and writing samples to:
Charissa Fields, Outreach Coordinator
UAW Public Relations and Publications Department
cfields@uaw.net
Fax: 313-926-5120


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UAW Public Relations and Publications Department Intern Web Designer/Developer

UAW Public Relations and Publications Department

Intern Web Designer/Developer

The United Autoworkers Union (UAW) is seeking an intern who has excellent technical, visual and verbal communications skills at its Detroit headquarters. Strong commitment to social and economic justice are essential for this position. Internships are for a six-month period with a possible six-month extension.


Primary responsibilities include:
• Website concept and content development
• Graphic design and maintenance for campaign-related websites
• Help to manage UAW’s main website and social networking tools

Qualifications:
• Knowledge of different computer languages and applications, including HTML, are required
• Knowledge of Druppal is helpful

Interns are covered by the union contract with The Newspaper Guild/Communications Workers of America, Local 34022.

Excellent pay and benefits.

Please send resume and website samples to:
Charissa Fields, Outreach Coordinator
UAW Public Relations and Publications Department
cfields@uaw.net
Fax: 313-926-5120






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Thursday, August 19, 2010

Fall Internship $$$ Award Are you preparing for a fall internship to help you further your career goals? Would some financial support help you better achieve your goals?

Through the generosity of Adrienne Johns, the College of Communication Arts and Sciences is able to grant awards for students pursuing internships during fall 2010 semester. To be considered for this award, please complete the following application requested materials and return it to the CAS Center for Careers and Internships, 181 Comm Arts, or via email to: hanson39@msu.edu, by Wednesday August 25, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. For additional information, please contact Karin Hanson at 355.6500 or hanson39@msu.edu.

This Internship Award was established by Adrienne Johns to benefit worthy and capable students enrolled at Michigan State University in the College of Communication Arts & Sciences. It is intended to encourage students who have demonstrated the capacity to achieve educational and professional goals, the motivation to achieve these goals and the initiative to seek opportunities to further their progress. Recipients shall be selected on the basis of the following criteria:

• Shall be juniors, seniors or graduate students within the College of Communication Arts & Sciences
• Shall have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 or above
• Shall be participating in a qualified internship, verified by the college, either for credit or to help them further their degree experiences, as defined by the College of Communication Arts & Sciences

The amount of the award shall be a minimum of $800 per student. Recipients are requested to express acceptance and appreciation of the award in writing within four weeks of notification of the award, with correspondence turned in to CAS Center for Careers and Internships, located at 181 Comm Arts.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Fall internship with the coolest startup in the world

Warning: If you are really serious, don’t smile and aren’t open to new ideas you might as well stop reading this.
• What: Fall internship with the coolest startup in the world
• Who: Michigan State students
• When: Fall semester (and beyond)
• Why: Because life’s too short to have internships where you get coffee & fax documents! Remember, just because you are a young student doesn’t mean you don’t have value to provide.
• About: remind101 is a website that sends students text message and email reminders before their assignments are due. Started by a recent MSU alum, remind101 is launching full scale at Michigan State this Fall!
• Who we’re looking for: Students who have endless energy and passion about learning, starting companies, gaining real world experience and want to work on an amazingly cool project. We don’t really care if you have a 4.0 GPA and are on the honor roll (but congrats). We care about students who have real world experience. But, it’s ok if you don’t…we can help with that too!
• What you’ll be doing: Marketing, social media, sales, PR, writing, design… Oh My! You’ll work hand in hand with fellow Spartans, the company founders and the web development team to market and launch the company.
• The low down & what we like:
o Large Social Media presence is a plus!
o Public speaking a positive, we’re here to help
o Allocate 5-10 hrs/week to work
o Personal drive and passion about startups/marketing/social media
o Excited about the remind101concept
o Independent and ability to work on their own
o Hands on opportunity to make a big impact on a fast growing company
o Trust us, we really, really want to pay you. The founder (Brett) had a few internships (unpaid) and knows what it’s like. But we’re a startup!
• Check us out!
o www.remind101.com
o Facebook.com/remind101
o Twitter.com/remind101
Please send all resumes, FB posts, emails or Tweets to Emily Tschirhart at: emily.tschirhart@gmail.com

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

GREAT OPP! $

Type: Marketing / Advertising internship
Hours: 15-20 per week
Pay: $8 to start (for the right candidate we may consider a higher wage)
Location: Office of Kelley Cawthorne
Description:
Internship to gain experience in public relations, marketing, and advertising for prestigious governmental relations and law firm. Needs to have exceptional writing skills and solid technological understanding. Would be working on internet sites such as Face book and firm website. Ability to research and exemplify data to create press releases and professional correspondence.

Janet Hucul

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Grab an Internship for Fall! 1 credit or more for your resume.

Take a look at some of the options below.
Note: Contact information may have changed.

CITADEL CORPORATE BROADCASTING
Contact: Jordan Lee--Email: jordanlee@citcomm.com

CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND
Contact: Nicole Seerch--Email: seerchni@msu.edu (michigan.gov/ctf)

DONOVAN & SMITH MARKETING-MEDIA INC.
Contact: Katie Donovan--Email:katie@donovanandsmith.com (www.donovanandsmith.com)

ELE's PLACE
Contact: Katie Cervenak--Email:healing@elesplace.org (www.elesplace.org)

FOX 47 WSYM TV
Contact: Patricia Woodman--Email:woodman@fox47news.com (fox47news.com)

HOUSE REPUBLICAN COMMUNICATIONS
Contact: Michelle Hyne--Email:mhyne@house.mi.gov (www.gophouse.com)

MERIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
Contact: Jennifer Taylor--Email:jtaylor@meridianconcerts.com (wwwmeridianconcerts.com)

MICHIGAN FITNESS FOUNDATION
Contact: Gretchen Mensing--Email:gmensing@michiganfitness.org (www.michiganfitness.org)

MICHIGAN WORKS! ASSOCIATION
Contact: Malorie Kersten--Email:kerstenm@michiganworks.org

MOTION MARKETING & MEDIA
Contact: Joni Rainbolt--Email:joni@m3group.biz (m3group.biz)

OLD TOWN COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION
Contact: Jamie Schriner-Hooper--Email:jamie@oldtownmainstreet.org (www.iloveoldtown.org)

QUEUE ADVERTISING
Contact: Tom Helderman--Email:info@queueadvertising.com (queueadvertising.com)

SENATOR ROGER KAHN
Contact: Ryan Watson--Email:rwatson@senate.michigan.gov (www.senatorrogerkahn.com)

WLAJ/ABC 3 CWS
Contact: Motif Demyers--Email:reception@wlaj.com (www.wlaj.com)

WLNS TV
Contact: Randall Nolin--Email:rnolin@wlns.com (www.wlns.com)

WLNS-TV6
Contact: Kristine Melser--Email:kmelser@wlns.com (www.wlns.com)


East Lansing, Michigan:

CHANDLER CROSSING
Contact:Christina Minnis--Email:salesmichigan@edrtrust.com (www.chandlercrossings.com)

EAST LANSING FILM FESTIVAL
Contact: Susan Woods--Email:susanw.woods@gmail.com (www.elff.com)

MSU COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Contact: Pat Jrauer--Email:jrauer@msu.edu

KING MEDIA
Contact: Coleen King--Email:coleen@kingmedianow.com (www.kingmedianow.com)

ST. JOHN STUDENT PARISH
Contact: Keith J. Tharp--Email:keith@stjohnmsu.org (www.stjohnmsu.org)


Okemos, Michigan:

FAHRENHEIT CREATIVE GROUP
Contact: Cynthia Vandecar--Email:cynthia@fahrenheitcreative.com (www.fahrenheitcreative.com)

FRASER TREBILCOCK, DAVIS & DUNLAP, D.C.
Contact: Eric Dawe--Email:edawe@fraserlawfirm.com (www.fraserlawfirm.com)

LEZOTTE MILLER PUBLIC RELATIONS INC.
Contact: Jason Cody--Email:staff@lezottemiller.com (www.lezottemiller.com)

TECHSMITH CORPORATION
Contact: Jennifer Beford--Email:j.bedford@techsmith.com (www.techsmith.com)

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Marketing/Communications

HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN
JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Marketing/Communications Contingent Position

DEPARTMENT: Marketing/Communications

REPORTS TO: Public Relations Director

DATE REVISED: May 24, 2010

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Provide support to members of the Marketing/Communications team in a fast-paced environment that provides ample professional growth opportunities and work experience. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable marketing/communications experience in design, production, marketing, advertising, special events and public relations; learn about the health care industry; and gain additional writing, editing, data management and media relations skills.
This is an hourly paid contingent position that rotates through the writing, advertising, marketing, design and public relations areas of Marketing/Communications to assist the team with a variety of projects.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
NOTE: Each department leader will assign the contingent one or two projects to ensure a well-rounded experience in all facets of Marketing/Communications.

1. Complete general writing assignments: Write, edit, fact check or proof read content for new collateral and internal communications materials, including Web content, Sales collateral, advertising copy, press releases, articles and social networking sites.
2. Assist the marketing and creative teams with the creation, layout and design of print and digital communication materials.
3. Assist management, marketing representatives and/or HAP's Advertising Agency on photo shoots, TV and radio production assignments, as needed.
4. Assist with special event coordination, as needed.
5. Learn administrative tasks such as maintaining media contact lists, project tracking and inventory management.
6. Participate in meetings and conference calls, upon request.
7. Assist with preparing award nominations.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Fox Hills Golf and Banquet center located in Plymouth Michigan

 Looking for a part time creative person that could assist us in developing advertising material.

Ron Fantino
Fox Hills, Inc.
Director of Finance & Administration
734.927.1024 (Direct Line)

United Nations

The United Nations University Office at the United Nations in New York (UNU-ONY) is recruiting Junior Professional Fellows (JPFs) for the next session, from 1 August 2010 to 31 January 2011.

Participants in UNU's internship programme are called Junior Professional Fellows as this title reflects their combination of academic excellence and professional aptitude.

In the following paragraph you will find information and guidelines on the UNU's JPF programme, or feel free to visit our website,
http://www.ony.unu.edu/internships/

Please circulate this announcement to students, colleagues and friends who may be interested in participating in the programme or in disseminating this great opportunity to young professionals.

The deadline for receiving applications is May 31, 2010. Please do not hesitate to consult our website or contact us directly if you have any questions or comments.


With kind regards,

UNU-ONY Team

United Nations University, Office in New York
2 UN Plaza, Room DC2-2060, New York, NY 10017
Tel.: 212-963-6387
Fax: 212-371-2144
Email: jpfony@unu.edu
Website: http://www.ony.unu.edu

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

NEW CLASS FOR FALL 2010

ADV 436: Promotions and Sponsorships is being offered MW 12:40 this Fall 2010.
  Going into the books for registration next week.  Should be fun!

Thursday, May 13, 2010

COMMON GROUND $$

Star Tickets, Inc is once again in need of 7 – 9 great young people to man its Lansing Common Ground event for 7/12 – July 18. 

Three (3) of last years’ MSU students have agreed to do it again.  Can you please try to help us once again with some students!

Contact Debbie Hoffecker  248-784-1532    dhoffecker@startickets.com

Friday, April 23, 2010

CELEBRITY CAFE

:
TheCelebrityCafe  [view profile]
:
Graphic Design Intern
:
TheCelebrityCafe.com is one of the Internet's premiere entertainment magazines. Since 1995, TheCelebrityCafe.com has been providing its readers with up to the minute news, exclusive interviews, television recaps, and one of the Internet's largest collections of music and film reviews. We are actively seeking aspiring graphic designers to work as interns for the upcoming semester. This internship is 120 hours work in a virtual office. It is unpaid, and credit is available though not required.

The selected candidate will work on design, creation and other aspects of web production. We are seeking to hire new employees via the intern process. 
Candidates should be detail-oriented and highly communicative, with the ability to work independently, think critically and solve problems. We seek someone who possesses some project management skills, and is self-motivated with a sharp attention to detail. Candidates should have a passion for graphic design and a desire to keep learning and produce great work.

A strong proficiency with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator is a must, Knowledge and experience with HTML and coding would be a nice bonus.  

MARKETING & PROMOTIONS NOVI

Post Bars   [view profile]
:
Marketing & Promotions Internships
:
The Post Bars is launching several new marketing and advertising initiatives via several mediums including grass roots marketing, print advertising, email marketing, social media as well as telephone and on-site marketing.

We are seeking fun-minded, motivated and idea driven individuals who will benefit from working closely with marketing leadership to write strategic plans and implement new marketing campaigns via multiple marketing platforms.

Full and part time positions are available with flexible hours to accommodate other part time jobs/school courses.

Post Bars are located in Novi, Ferndale, Detroit, & Auburn Hills. Participants will be involved with multiple locations.

Post Bars will accept students who are interning for college credit and willing to comply with necessary paperwork requirements for your department/advisor.

TWO POSITIONS COMMUNICATIONS AND GRAPHIC DESIGN

:
Old Town Commercial Association 
:
Communications Intern
:
The OTCA Communications Interns will uphold the bylaws of the OTCA and the wishes of the board. They will report directly to and works closely with the Executive Director, who reports to the board of directors.

POSITION DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Sitting on Michigan Main Street Committees that are appropriate when available.
• Working on communication issues
o Social media
o Communication with local press
o Internal communication for Old Town businesses through newsletters and website
• All aspects of one major event in Old Town Lansing including
o Running meetings
o Securing sponsors, vendors, entertainment
o Coordinating day of event
• Working on neighborhood beautification projects including plantings
• Help with daily office activities in the area of community and economic development.
• Be an overall ambassador for the Old Town neighborhood.


:
Old Town Commercial Association
:
Graphic Design Intern
:
Job requirements include: web, advertising material, flier, poster, festival material, and organizational material design.

The design intern will be part of a close-knit office environment, but must be self-directed, motivated, and creative.

Putting together advertisements and marketing materials for member businesses and special events. Will work with staff on creating branding material for organization and district. 
:
Must know Adobe programs including but not limited to Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
CONTACT:
Brittney Hoszkiw
1232 Turner St.
Lansing, Michigan 48906
United States

oldtown@oldtownmainstreet.org
517.485.4283


























Friday, April 09, 2010

DEVELOPMENT/PR ASSISTANT

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Support the development team with the planning, execution and follow-up of tasks and responsibilities associated with Foundation special events, development initiatives and campaigns.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Seeking a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field
 Excellent verbal, written, organizational skills
 Strong interpersonal relational skills
 Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, preferred
 Flexible schedule, some evenings, weekends
 Own transportation, must be able to perform errands, some light lifting
 Understanding the basics of budgets, a plus
 Assistance with campaigns
 Create and distribute Press Releases
 Maintain and update media contact list
 Event Support
 Creative design skills a plus


RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

 Assist with planning, set up, execution and teardown of events or other foundation development functions
 Solicit and obtain silent and live auction items, in-kind donations, services
 Recruit and coordinate volunteers for fund raising activities, events, functions
 Provide support for special events, campaigns or other development initiatives with strong commitment to teamwork
 Coordinate mailings, e-blasts and other forms of development communications
 Represent Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan (Ambassador) at various functions, events, etc
 Other duties as assigned

OTHER INFORMATION:
 Availability – Flexible Hours, 3-4 Days a week. Weekends on special occasions.
 Unpaid
 Must live in Metro Detroit area.

I hope this helps. Please list myself as the main contact. Thank you for all of your help and have a great day!


Scott Ceglarek
Campaign and Corporate Relations Manager
Children's Leukemia Foundation of MI
(w) 248.530.3010
(c). 810.434.8242
sceglarek@leukemiamichigan.org

LACE UP, GRAB A FRIEND ITS TIME FOR A WALK.
Join Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan at The Walk – Grand Rapids (May 1), The Walk- Kensington Metro park (June 5), The Walk – Petoskey (August 14) and The Walk – St. Clair (September 18). For more information on how to register to walk or volunteer please visit www.leukemiamichigan.org or call Kelli at 248.530.3009.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

American Cancer Society

InternshipOpportunity


American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division
Communications Intern- Metro Detroit Office (Southfield)

Ideal candidate will assist communications staff with various internal and external communication efforts including writing of general news materials and event promotions, working with a team to create and edit marketing materials, provide special event support, assist in the conducting of media relations activities, story tracking and earned media reporting.

Qualifications for the position include strong written and verbal communications skills, literacy in Microsoft Office software, strong attention to detail, ability to proof and copy edit, and ability to work within set deadlines. Position would be appropriate for Journalism, Communications, Marketing and Public Relations majors. Prefer at least a 12 week commitment, 20-40 hours per week. *This position is unpaid but offers a flexible schedule for the working student.

The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, we fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. As the nation’s largest non-governmental investor in cancer research, contributing about $3.4 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into what we do. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year. To learn more about us or to get help, call us any time, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

Please send resume with cover letter and writing sample to Corinne Petras at Corinne.Petras@cancer.org.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Potter Park Zoo - Graphic/Communications design Intern IMMEDIATE AND THIS SUMMER

Potter Park Zoo is a city of Lansing owned Ingham County operated zoological park.  In accordance with our mission statement, the zoo exhibits over 160 species of animals from around the world to help eduction and conservation efforts.

The design intern will be focused on visitor communications found in and around the zoo.  This includes layout of exhibit and animal signs, design of informational signage, and related duties as assigned.  The intern will create concepts and manage these items all the way through to production.

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and ability to conceptualize projects in their real world application, and a general eye for design and message.

Contact: Jake Pechtel, Art Director
1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 483-4222
jpechtel@ingham.org
www.potterparkzoo.org

Know Advertising in Royal Oak

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Communications department at leading Florida environmental organization seeks intern:

Communications department at leading Florida environmental organization seeks intern:

Must be trustworthy, Internet savvy, have attention to detail, knowledge of social media including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc. Proven writing skills. Able to conduct research and update media lists. Prior internship experience a plus. Great opportunity to contribute to an important cause impacting the state of Florida.

Position would be paid and report to senior director of communications at Everglades Foundation offices in Palmetto Bay. Hours TBD. In addition, intern would be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses such as mileage, etc. Submit resume via e-mail to rgibbs@evergladesfoundation.org

Additional responsibilities include:
• Research (including, but not limited to research of news coverage; data for press materials; competitive research; internal research through appropriate sources)
• Assist with organizing press events, conference calls and conferences
• Build out the Foundation's presence on social networking sites
• Updating materials (i.e. fact sheets, calendars, planning documents, etc.)
• Participate in collective brainstorms for program development
• Loading press releases on the Everglades Foundation website
• Updating press kits
• Answering basic media requests for annual reports, press kits, fact sheets, photographs
• Managing and maintaining photo library
• Compiling and distributing daily clips

Richard Gibbs
Senior Director of Communications
EVERGLADES FOUNDATION
18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 625
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Phone: (305) 251-0001 x235
Cell: (305) 606-6407
Fax: 305-251-0039
E-mail: rgibbs@evergladesfoundation.org
www.evergladesfoundation.org
One Mission. One Priority. Restoring America's Everglades.

Spend the summer on the lake! Leelanau Conservancy Seeks Summer Intern

Leelanau Conservancy Seeks Summer Intern

College students looking to gain some valuable resume-building experience working for a successful non-profit are asked to apply for a full-time summer intern position with the Leelanau Conservancy. “We give our interns a lot of responsibility if they are up to the challenge and they can really get a lot of hands on experience in the workplace,” says Communications Director Carolyn Faught. “Plus, they get the satisfaction of helping to protect this beautiful place.”

Faught says the intern the Conservancy hires will learn about certain aspects of land protection but will also gain experience in marketing and public relations. Job duties include helping to coordinate volunteers, working on the Conservancy’s Annual Picnic and Auction as well as general office duties. Applicant must be college-age with own vehicle. Strong computer skills with basic knowledge of In Design a plus; pleasant phone manner and team-work attitude necessary. Position can begin as early as April 1 through mid-August; flexible dates based on college start and end dates. Send resume to the Leelanau Conservancy, PO Box 1007, Leland, MI 49654 or email to cfaught@theconservancy.com. Deadline for application is February 28, 2010.


Sincerely,
Carolyn Faught
Communications Director, Leelanau Conservancy
231. 256.9665
cfaught@theconservancy.com
PO Box 1007
Leland, MI 49654
www.theconservancy.com

Our mission: Conserving the land, water and scenic character of Leelanau County.

Summer PR Internship

Detroit Zoo Seeks PR Interns for “Wild” Summer

Want to mingle with the macaronis and pal around with the polar bears while learning valuable PR and communications skills? Then the Detroit Zoo has the internship for you!
The Zoo is seeking student interns for the summer semester who are in their junior or senior year and studying Public Relations, Communications or related fields. Interns will be responsible for researching and drafting press releases, talking points, newsletter profiles and other PR-related copy; scheduling and coordinating media interviews; escorting media through the Zoo during video/photo shoots; assisting with commercial and motion picture film shoots and special events; and performing other PR-related assignments.
Interns will work closely with the Communications Director and other interns while learning valuable skills needed in the public relations workforce. Excellent writing and public speaking skills are a plus.
The duration of the internship is early May through late August; 24 hours (three days) per week. This is a non-paid internship, and it is mandatory that students receive course credit.
The Detroit Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in the workforce. The Society performs background checks and pre-employment substance-abuse screening and maintains a drug-free workplace.

The deadline for resumes is March 19, 2010.

Send resumes to: Patricia Janeway, Communications Director
at pjaneway@dzs.org with a cc. to PR1@dzs.org.

2010 Snyder-Lantz Strategy Internship

If you have the right stuff,
you could be selected to participate in the
2010 Snyder-Lantz Strategy Internship (in support of Children’s
Trust Fund of Michigan and Prevent Child Abuse, America)
April 5-8 evenings and the morning of April 9 (20 hours)
Only Excellent, Upper-Level or Graduate (M.A.) PR or
Advertising Students Need Apply

This is a chance for no more than a dozen advertising or PR students to work as strategy
interns with Wally Snyder, the Past President of the American Advertising Federation,
and member of the US Advertising Hall of Fame and Mark Lantz, one of America’s
great independent advertising strategy consultants, as they attempt
to design a "brand manifesto" for America’s child abuse neglect and prevention
movement.

Student interns will work as a team with Visiting Professors Lantz
and Snyder helping them make a case that could eventually become
an AD  COUNCIL national campaign to reorient America’s thinking about child abuse
and neglect, and how to get every American engaged in prevention.

The internships will occur in the Communication Arts and Science Building
over the evenings of April 5-8. The internships can be entirely voluntary, or taken for one
credit if the student chooses.

This will be a tremendous resume-building experience.

Successful interns will receive a resume-ready certificate memorializing their selection as a 2010
Snyder-Lantz Intern from the Chairperson of the Department of Advertising, Public Relations,
and Advertising, Michigan State University.

Students interested in competing for this opportunity send a 50 word elevator-pitch
and your resume to Jaimee Mayfield, Graduate Assistant to the Chairperson,
Department of Advertising, PR, Retailing --Mayfie17@msu.edu.

Your application must be submitted by 10 pm, Wednesday, February 24 to be considered.
You snooze, you lose.